Jerome Dyson Back From NBA Summer League

Jerome Dyson arrived back in Connecticut Monday and essentially came straight to the Greater Hartford Pro-Am, joining Little Caesars midway through the third quarter of what became a 90-89 loss to the Club Palace Slamm.

Dyson averaged seven points, 1.4 rebounds and 14.6 minutes minutes in five NBA Summer League games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas. He played a total of 11 minutes through the first three games but was given a closer look in the final two. He had 14 points, four steals and three rebounds in 29 minutes during a loss to Miami Saturday. On Sunday, he had 18 points in 33 minutes before fouling out in a loss to Milwaukee. In those two games, Dyson shot 8-for-28.

"They finally started letting me play," Dyson said. "It was good. You learn a lot, you definitely benefit and learn another level of the game. I think it was good because they started play me more toward the end. I got in and did a good job. Once I got the opportunity, I felt like I did a lot. I could have shot the ball better than what I did, but I felt like I played a good overall game."

Dyson, an undrafted free agent, is hoping to be invited to an NBA training camp. In the meantime, he'll plans to stay with friends in Manchester and workout at UConn.

Raiders45's comparison of Jerome Dyson to Barbosa and Stuckey is funny and unrealistic beyond belief. He can shoot? Raiders, he shot below 30% from 3 point range as a Uconn Senior at the college 3point line and below 40% from the field! He is also not good enough to play in any major European league. He may be able to play in Mexico for $10,000 per year if he is lucky.

jon you have no idea of what you're talking about. how many guys do you know that play overseas? wait, don't answer because this is just an internet blog which means no one can hold you accountable. jerome is better than friends that I know who play in Europe. the least paid of the three makes $60,000 per year and he never played for a major college or has anywhere near the skill level that dyson does. nor has he ever been invited to an NBA Summer League. I do agree that though that Dyson will not play in the NBA.

haha why do you all have to hate on jerome? bottom line is if he had any inside presense last year his shooting percentages would have been better because he wouldnt of had to through up so many forced shots...i feel like he does have a shot at the nba, and worst case will be a star in europe

I really wish Dyson has a chance to make an NBA roster. However, once reality sets in, Raider, the kid and TheTruth will realize that Jon is probably right. Jerome will be playing overseas next year, and it will not be with a major squad like Olympiakos or Maccabi Tel Aviv. Sorry to say, but I think we will see Dyson in a tier-two league in Sweden or the Philipines.

@Ghost: As I said... Dyson will play overseas. A friend of mine who played for Quinnipiac College went to Europe and was making more than $5,000 PER GAME. I never said he'd be playing for a powerhouse in Spain.

@the kid: of course he has a "shot" at the nba or else he wouldn't have been invited to their summer league. but he is unlikely to make an nba roster when its all said and done. there are talented players out there who simply couldn't survive in the nba for one reason or another... i.e. will solomon (google if you're unfamiliar). it's not the end of the world. he'll still make very good money but just not here in the states.

You guys are hilarious.....most of you probably never played competitive sports in your life but yet you are crititics..Oh, I forgot bloggers....Rather than applaud his efforts and wish him the best you rather be just like ESPN and their commentators and shoot people in the back when they are not looking like cowards. Perhaps, one day people may learn it's easier to give a compliment then to steal someone's dream. Man, stop and smell the coffee you might find out you enjoy it.

You guys are hilarious.....most of you probably never played competitive sports in your life but yet you are crititics..Oh, I forgot bloggers....Rather than applaud his efforts and wish him the best you rather be just like ESPN and their commentators and shoot people in the back when they are not looking like cowards. Perhaps, one day people may learn it's easier to give a compliment then to steal someone's dream. Man, stop and smell the coffee you might find out you enjoy it.

@jayegeeboyee:Ummm I have played competitive sports but I guess you'll just have to take my word for it. It seems like you haven't if you can't except criticism. If Dyson couldn't except criticism he never would have played for Calhoun. Dyson is a big boy. Like a true competitor he'll use these comments and criticism to motivate him and only become a better ball player. I'm sure he has more than enough people telliing him how good he is and its been that way his whole life since he was a star in grade school. You, on the other hand, seem like the type that would need to be hugged everytime you come out of the game. It's cool, each player needs to be treated differently. I personally think Dyson is a tough kid who can handle criticism.

When Dyson was a freshman, I was thinking to myself, he had a chance to be the next Ray Allen. I remember the Big East tournement game against Syracuse(??) and he was just bombing from the outside.

However, as the years went buy (and trouble/injuries) plagued him, my expectations grew steadily less and less.

I think he is mentally tough, but not mentally smart. He just makes a lot of dumb decisions on the court. Also, his outside game just won't cut in the NBA. His release is extraordinarily slow -- he is like winding up for the shot -- nothing like Gordon or Allen, who elevate and get the ball out of their hands really quick.

He's listed at 6'4", but it is probably inflated. He needs another couple of inches and the desire to be a great defensive player. If so, he could become a Bruce Bowen/Matt Barnes-type of player, who plays in your face/physical defense on a wing player.

There just isn't room for short players in the NBA with a questionable outside shot and an inability to make plays via the pass.